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Mitchell Republicoriginal publisher not identifiedApr 5, 2026Local News

Second Black Hills mining proposal selected for federal fast-track permitting

Senator Cynthia Lummis praised the fast-tracking of the Bear Lodge project as a critical step toward American domestic mineral independence.

Second Black Hills mining proposal selected for federal fast-track permitting
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Federal officials have placed the Bear Lodge Rare Earth Mining Project on an expedited permitting list to accelerate domestic production of minerals critical to defense and green energy. The move is supported by Senator Cynthia Lummis and aligns with executive orders to reduce reliance on Chinese imports.

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